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Serum and salivary levels of proinflammatory cytokines as potential biomarkers in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma
Joint Authors
Hamad, Abd al-Wahhab R.
Gaphor, Shanaz M.
al-Talabani, Nizar G.
Source
Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Issue
Vol. 21, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2009), pp.60-65, 6 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Publication Date
2009-03-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : oral squamous cell carcinoma is one of the prevalent cancers of the body.
If not treated at its early stages, the prognosis will be poor.
Early diagnosis of oral cancer may not be easy clinically because of its resemblance to a number of benign lesions in the mouth.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the validity of measurement of some proinflammatory cytokines levels in serum and saliva as biomarkers for early detection of oral cancer.
Materials and methods : the levels of Interleukins IL-1α, IIL-6, IL-8 and Granulocyte Macrophage-Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) in the serum and saliva of (30) patients with OSCC and (20) healthy (control) individuals were measured by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).
Results : higher concentrations of serum IL-6 and IL-8 levels were observed in patients with OSCC than the control group (P < 0.001).
No significant difference was seen in serum IL-1 alpha and GM-CSF between patients with OSCC and control group.
The levels of IL-1 alpha, IL-6, IL-8 and GM-CSF in saliva showed significant increase in patients with OSCC when compared with control group.
Conclusion : it is concluded that the levels of certain prinflammatory cytokines can be measured in serum and saliva of patients with OSCC and healthy individuals.
Detection of increased levels of these elements can be used as biomarkers for early detection of oral cancer.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Talabani, Nizar G.& Gaphor, Shanaz M.& Hamad, Abd al-Wahhab R.. 2009. Serum and salivary levels of proinflammatory cytokines as potential biomarkers in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry،Vol. 21, no. 1, pp.60-65.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Talabani, Nizar G.…[et al.]. Serum and salivary levels of proinflammatory cytokines as potential biomarkers in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry Vol. 21, no. 1 (2009), pp.60-65.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-288711
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Talabani, Nizar G.& Gaphor, Shanaz M.& Hamad, Abd al-Wahhab R.. Serum and salivary levels of proinflammatory cytokines as potential biomarkers in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma. Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry. 2009. Vol. 21, no. 1, pp.60-65.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-288711
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendices : p. 64-65
Record ID
BIM-288711